Home Care Aide

Addus HomeCare; West Salem (IL); On-site; USD 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in West Salem is hiring Home Care Aides to assist with personal care, house cleaning, and transportation tasks. This entry-level role offers competitive pay of $18/HR, with flexible full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs. Employees enjoy health insurance, paid time off, and eligibility for a retirement plan after six months. If you are reliable, organized, and motivated, we want you to join our team.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care.
• Provide house cleaning and meal preparation.
• Transport clients to appointments and errands.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Self-motivated

Organized

Energetic

Education

H.S. Diploma or G.E.D

Job description

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Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry‑level position provides consistent, flexible full‑time/part‑time hours to accommodate your personal needs, while offering a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

Home Care Aides starting wage is $18/HR plus travel reimbursement

Caregiver Benefits

• Competitive pay - $18/HR
• Daily pay available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
• Direct deposit

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care
• Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
• Transport client to appointments and daily errands

Caregiver Qualifications

• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
• Reliable transportation
• Reliable, energetic, self‑motivated and well‑organized
• 2 references (1 professional, 1 personal)

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus HomeCare, and we’re thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed’s 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered health insurance coverage through The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer‑sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age). Accrued paid time off (up to 75 hours per year based on tenure), as well as paid holidays (see holiday schedule) for employees who have worked at least 1 year with company, and work 30 hours per week.

Holiday Schedule

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• July Fourth
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Martin Luther King Day or Floating Holiday

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Hospitals and Health Care

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